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- The Fish and Wildlife Service in the environment sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Mouse Eradication Project on the South Farallon Islands" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.658 Natural Resource Damage Assessment, Restoration and Implementation.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jul 6, 2011 and posted on Jul 6, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 7, 2011. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $248,607.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $248,607.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility.
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Opportunity Summary:
The "Mouse Eradication Project on the South Farallon Islands" is a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) discretionary funding opportunity focused on advancing environmental review and planning for removing non-native mice from the Farallon National Wildlife Refuge (Farallon NWR). The work centers on development of an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS), which is the major National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) document used to evaluate potential environmental effects, compare alternatives, and document the rationale for a proposed federal action. USFWS, through its San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge Complex (SFB NWRC), is the lead for preparing the EIS, but intends to rely heavily on specialized partner support to strengthen the analysis and ensure the EIS is technically sound and implementable.
A key feature of this opportunity is that it was expected to be awarded as a single-source cooperative agreement, primarily due to the specific technical expertise, operational support capacity, and cost-sharing ability associated with Island Conservation. While eligibility is listed as unrestricted in general terms, the announcement text indicates the award was anticipated to go to a single partner based on unique qualifications rather than through a competitive process. The cooperative agreement instrument type also signals that substantial involvement by USFWS is expected during performance, meaning the agency will maintain close oversight and active participation as the EIS is developed.
The purpose behind the project is ecological restoration of the South Farallon Islands. Non-native mouse eradication is identified as a priority action in the Farallon NWR Comprehensive Conservation Plan (2009), reflecting the refuge's management direction to restore and protect the islands ecosystem. The effort is also tied to the Luckenbach Oil Spill Restoration Plan, which aims to restore seabird populations affected by that spill. In practical terms, the EIS will provide the formal pathway for evaluating eradication methods, identifying and analyzing reasonable alternatives, and addressing both ecological benefits and potential risks, including impacts to non-target species, operational constraints in a remote island setting, and long-term monitoring considerations.
Island Conservation's anticipated role is to assist USFWS with the technical and strategic components of the EIS process. That includes providing expertise in rodent eradication techniques and island biosecurity practices, helping develop and analyze management alternatives, supporting communications and outreach (often essential for controversial or high-profile conservation actions), and contributing to research and development needs that may inform the choice of methods or mitigation measures. Even with partner support, the announcement emphasizes that USFWS will retain leadership of the EIS and will be strongly involved throughout, ensuring the final document meets federal standards and aligns with refuge priorities.
From an administrative standpoint, the opportunity was posted July 6, 2011, with a closing date of July 7, 2011, and later archived August 6, 2011. The estimated total funding and the award ceiling were both listed as $248,607, with one expected award. No cost sharing or matching requirement was specified, despite the mention of cost-sharing ability as part of the rationale for the anticipated single-source decision. The CFDA number associated with the funding is 15.658, Natural Resource Damage Assessment, Restoration and Implementation, aligning the project with restoration objectives connected to resource damage and recovery efforts.
For access issues or administrative questions, the listed point of contact was Lucinda Ballard, Administrative Officer at the SFB NWRC, with the provided phone number 510-745-9286.
Mouse Eradication Project on the South Farallon Islands - FAQs
What is the "Mouse Eradication Project on the South Farallon Islands" grant opportunity?
This is a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) discretionary funding opportunity focused on advancing environmental review and planning related to removing non-native mice from the Farallon National Wildlife Refuge (Farallon NWR), specifically the South Farallon Islands.
What is the main product or deliverable expected under this funding?
The central focus is development of an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS). The EIS is the major National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) document used to evaluate potential environmental effects, compare reasonable alternatives, and document the rationale for a proposed federal action.
Why is an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) needed for this project?
The EIS provides the formal NEPA pathway for analyzing the proposed mouse eradication action. It is intended to evaluate potential ecological benefits and potential risks, examine feasible approaches, and ensure the decision-making record meets federal standards.
Who is the lead agency for preparing the EIS?
USFWS, through its San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge Complex (SFB NWRC), is the lead for preparing the EIS.
Will USFWS be actively involved during the project?
Yes. The opportunity indicates a cooperative agreement instrument type, which signals substantial involvement by USFWS during performance. This means USFWS is expected to maintain close oversight and active participation while the EIS is developed.
What is the purpose of the project in terms of conservation outcomes?
The stated purpose is ecological restoration of the South Farallon Islands. Removing non-native mice is identified as a priority action to restore and protect the islands ecosystem.
How does this project align with existing refuge plans or priorities?
Non-native mouse eradication is identified as a priority action in the Farallon NWR Comprehensive Conservation Plan (2009), reflecting the refuge's management direction for restoration and protection of the island ecosystem.
Is this project connected to any restoration plan related to environmental damage?
Yes. The effort is tied to the Luckenbach Oil Spill Restoration Plan, which aims to restore seabird populations affected by the spill. The funding is associated with restoration objectives connected to resource damage and recovery efforts.
What kinds of issues is the EIS expected to analyze?
Based on the opportunity description, the EIS is expected to evaluate eradication methods and analyze reasonable alternatives, while addressing topics such as potential impacts to non-target species, operational constraints in a remote island setting, and long-term monitoring considerations.
Is the project primarily about on-the-ground eradication work or planning and review?
The description emphasizes environmental review and planning. The work centers on development of the EIS rather than describing immediate implementation of eradication operations.
Who was expected to receive the award?
The announcement indicates it was expected to be awarded as a single-source cooperative agreement, primarily due to unique qualifications associated with Island Conservation, including specific technical expertise, operational support capacity, and cost-sharing ability.
Is eligibility open to any applicant?
Eligibility is listed as unrestricted in general terms. However, the text of the announcement indicates the award was anticipated to go to a single partner based on unique qualifications rather than through a competitive process.
How many awards were expected to be made?
One award was expected under this opportunity.
What was the estimated total funding amount?
The estimated total funding was listed as $248,607.
What was the award ceiling?
The award ceiling was listed as $248,607.
Was cost sharing or a match required?
No cost sharing or matching requirement was specified in the administrative details, even though cost-sharing ability was mentioned as part of the rationale for the anticipated single-source decision.
What does the cooperative agreement instrument type imply for applicants or partners?
It implies substantial involvement by USFWS during project performance. In practice, the agency is expected to remain closely engaged and ensure the EIS is technically sound, implementable, aligned with refuge priorities, and compliant with federal standards.
What kinds of partner support were anticipated to strengthen the EIS?
The opportunity states USFWS intended to rely heavily on specialized partner support to strengthen the analysis and ensure the EIS is technically sound and implementable.
What role was Island Conservation expected to play?
Island Conservation's anticipated role included assisting USFWS with technical and strategic components of the EIS process, such as providing expertise in rodent eradication techniques and island biosecurity practices, helping develop and analyze management alternatives, supporting communications and outreach, and contributing to research and development needs that may inform methods or mitigation measures.
Does USFWS retain leadership and decision-making for the EIS?
Yes. Even with partner support, the announcement emphasizes that USFWS will retain leadership of the EIS and be strongly involved throughout the process.
When was this funding opportunity posted and when did it close?
It was posted on July 6, 2011, and had a closing date of July 7, 2011.
When was the opportunity archived?
The opportunity was later archived on August 6, 2011.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA number is 15.658, Natural Resource Damage Assessment, Restoration and Implementation.
Who can be contacted for access issues or administrative questions?
The listed point of contact was Lucinda Ballard, Administrative Officer at the San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge Complex (SFB NWRC).
What phone number was provided for the point of contact?
The provided phone number was 510-745-9286.
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